Environment

Deadly Storms Expose Morocco’s Infrastructure Weakness Amid Severe Flooding

By Economics Desk | February 8, 2026

Storm Marta’s deadly floods in Morocco highlight critical infrastructure and emergency management gaps as the nation grapples with extreme weather events intensified by climate risks.

As storm Marta unleashes relentless flash floods across northern Morocco, claiming at least four lives—including three children—the tragedy exposes glaring vulnerabilities in the country's flood defenses and emergency response systems. While global headlines fixate on distant crises, these events underscore an urgent lesson for America: borderless climate calamities demand robust national preparedness anchored in sovereignty and sound infrastructure.Are We Prepared for Climate-Driven Disasters?The floods near Tétouan, fueled by a torrent of up to 3.6 inches of rain in a single storm, swept away a family trapped inside their vehicle. Local officials are opening investigations, but reactive measures cannot substitute for...

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